1. Introduction

Welcome to NexGarde.
This Privacy Notice explains how Vigorinfluente Unipessoal Lda (“we”, “us”, “our”) doing business as NexGarde collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit www.nexgarde.com, interact with our website, or use our products and services (collectively, the “Services”).
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and processing personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

2. Data Controller

Vigorinfluente Unipessoal Lda
Rua Professor Mário Corino de Andrade, 40, 3AG
4480-344 Vila do Conde
Portugal
Email: info@nexgadre.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only personal data that is necessary to operate and improve Nexgarde and to communicate with users:

a) Contact and Communication Data

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Messages or inquiries sent through forms or other channels

Purpose: Responding to requests, providing support, managing relationships.

b) Account, Business, and Transaction Data

• Company name
• Role or professional title
• Billing and payment-related details
• Contractual information

Purpose: Providing Services, account administration, invoicing, and compliance with legal obligations.

c) Technical and Usage Data

• IP address
• Device and browser type
• Operating system
• Pages visited, timestamps, and referral URLs
• Cookies and similar identifiers

Purpose: Website functionality, security, analytics, and service improvement.
d) Recruitment Data (if applicable)

• CV/resumé
• Cover letter
• Professional references

Purpose: Recruitment and evaluation of candidates.
We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (such as health, biometric, or political data) unless strictly necessary and only with explicit consent or another lawful basis.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): to provide or prepare to provide our Services
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): to operate, secure, and improve Nexgarde, and to prevent misuse or fraud
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): for optional features such as certain cookies or communications
• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): to comply with tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

5. How We Obtain Personal Data

We collect personal data:

• Directly from you when you contact us, complete forms, or enter into a business relationship
• Automatically through your interaction with our website (cookies and similar technologies)
• From third parties, where lawful, such as business partners or publicly available sources in a B2B context

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data only where necessary, including with:

• Service providers and processors (e.g. hosting, IT services, analytics, accounting), subject to contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations
• Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors)
• Public authorities where required by law or to protect legal rights

We do not sell personal data and do not permit third parties to use it for their own marketing purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• Additional technical or organisational measures where required

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or contractual obligations.
When no longer required, data is securely deleted or irreversibly anonymised.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Nexgarde uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure website functionality
• Analyse usage and performance
• Improve user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Additional cookie information may be provided via a dedicated Cookies Policy or cookie banner.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure of your data, where applicable
• Restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Receive your data in a portable format where applicable
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@nexgadre.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD – Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados).

11. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
While no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, we regularly review and enhance our safeguards.

12. Children’s Privacy

Nexgarde is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Services indicates acceptance of the revised notice.

14. Contact Information

Vigorinfluente Unipessoal Lda
Rua Professor Mário Corino de Andrade, 40, 3AG
4480-344 Vila do Conde
Portugal
Email: info@nexgadre.com